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Article Abstract:

A battalion commander of Task Force 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines (TF3/4), in Baghdad, describes how his team succeeded in their mission to destroy the remaining offensive capabilities of the Republican Guard's Baghdad Infantry Division. He feels that an exquisite preparation of the mind and body that produced a will to fight, a will to win and performing simple ordinary actions under extraordinary conditions were the reason behind the success.

Executive changes & profiles, Iraq, US Marine Corps, Veterans, Officials and employees, United States. Marine Corps

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Taking Nick home: My first casualty assistance calls officer duty

Article Abstract:

A personal account of a casualty assistance calls officer (CACO) on taking the remains of a dead soldier to his hometown is presented. The CACO was overwhelmed by the civilian response to the event.

Military aspects, War, War casualties, Personal account

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The unseen face

Article Abstract:

The author who was deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield/ Desert Storm as the commander of an engineer company describes how he learned the true meaning of commitment.

Commitment (Psychology)

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